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+ | {{Quote|Every Ollivander wand has a core of a powerful magical substance, Mr Potter. We use unicorn hairs, phoenix tail feathers, and the heartstrings of dragons. No two Ollivander wands are the same, just as no two unicorns, dragons, or phoenixes are quite the same. And of course, you will never get such good results with another wizard’s wand.|[[Garrick Ollivander]] telling [[Harry Potter]] about the wand cores used in wands sold at [[Ollivanders]]|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone}} |
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⚫ | Although wand cores varied widely, certain [[wandmaker]]s preferred to use certain materials; for example, [[Garrick Ollivander]] discovered and pioneered the use of [[phoenix feather]]s, [[dragon heartstring]]s, and [[unicorn hair|unicorn tail hairs]],<ref name="PS5"/> whereas his [[Gervaise Ollivander|father]] used lesser substances such as [[Kelpie hair]] and [[Kneazle]] whiskers.<ref name="morecores">{{WW|wand-cores}} [http://lady-slytherin-forever.tumblr.com/post/8977640199/wand-cores-off-of-pottermore (archive)]</ref> |
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==Properties== |
==Properties== |
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− | The core type |
+ | The core type was known to influence the temperament of the wand produced with it. For example, the wand-maker [[Garrick Ollivander]] would not use [[Veela hair]] for cores because he believed they made for "temperamental" wands.<ref name="GOF18">{{GOF|B|18}}</ref> [[Thestral tail hair]] was also an interesting core - the wand couldn't simply be mastered by winning them. It could only be mastered by a witch or wizard who was able to face [[death]], which was why [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]] struggled to master the [[Elder Wand]].<ref>[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=25 Thestral tail hair information]</ref> |
− | When more than one wand |
+ | When more than one wand had twin cores - meaning they shared the same material from the same creature - they were known as brothers and held greater power when used together. When [[Chadwick Boot|Chadwick]] and [[Webster Boot]] used them as a team, their wands with cores from the same [[Horned Serpent]] increased in power tenfold.<ref name="ilvermorny"/> However, when they were used in conflict with another, the connecting spells created [[Reverse Spell|''Priori Incantatem'']], as seen when the wands of [[Harry Potter]] and [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]], which both had cores comprised of a feather from [[Fawkes]], [[Albus Dumbledore]]'s [[phoenix]], connected.<ref name="GOF36">{{GOF|B|36}}</ref> |
− | [[Ollivander's]] shop in [[Diagon Alley]] |
+ | [[Ollivander's]] shop in [[Diagon Alley]] had changed the way that wands were created. Before [[Garrick Ollivander]]'s practice of using only the three "[[Supreme Cores]]", it was common for witches and wizards to present a [[wandmaker]] with a magical substance to which they had a particular attachment for use as a wand core.<ref name="morecores"/> |
− | However, when Garrick watched his father, [[Gervaise Ollivander]], struggle with substandard wand cores such as |
+ | However, when Garrick watched his father, [[Gervaise Ollivander]], struggle with substandard wand cores such as [[Kneazle]] whiskers, [[Dittany]] stalks, or [[Kelpie]] [[Kelpie hair|manes]], he decided to devote his time to studying the finest wand cores.<ref name="ollivander">{{WW|mr-ollivander}}</ref> |
==Known core materials== |
==Known core materials== |
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+ | ! align="center" width="50%" |Wands these cores are used in |
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− | |[[Dragon |
+ | |[[Dragon heartstring]] |
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*[[Hermione Granger]]'s [[Hermione Granger's wand|wand]] |
*[[Hermione Granger]]'s [[Hermione Granger's wand|wand]] |
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− | *[[Viktor Krum]]'s [[Viktor Krum's wand|wand]] |
+ | *[[Viktor Krum]]'s [[Viktor Krum's wand|wand]]<ref name="GOF18"/> |
− | *[[Bellatrix Lestrange]]'s [[Bellatrix Lestrange's first wand|wand]] |
+ | *[[Bellatrix Lestrange]]'s [[Bellatrix Lestrange's first wand|wand]]<ref name="DH24">{{DH|B|24}}</ref> |
− | *[[Gilderoy Lockhart]]'s |
+ | *[[Gilderoy Lockhart]]'s [[Gilderoy Lockhart's wand|wand]] |
− | *[[Lucius Malfoy]]'s [[Lucius Malfoy's wand|wand]] |
+ | *[[Lucius Malfoy]]'s [[Lucius Malfoy's wand|wand]]<ref name="DH1">{{DH|B|1}}</ref> |
− | *[[Minerva McGonagall]]'s |
+ | *[[Minerva McGonagall]]'s [[Minerva McGonagall's wand|wand]] |
− | *[[Garrick Ollivander]] |
+ | *[[Garrick Ollivander]] 's [[Garrick Ollivander's wand|wand]] |
− | *[[Peter Pettigrew]]'s [[Peter Pettigrew's wand|wand]] |
+ | *[[Peter Pettigrew]]'s [[Peter Pettigrew's wand|wand]]<ref name="DH24"/> |
− | * |
+ | *[[Dolores Umbridge]]'s [[Dolores Umbridge's wand|wand]] |
+ | *[[Horace Slughorn]]'s [[Horace Slughorn's wand|wand]] |
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+ | *[[Gormlaith Gaunt]]'s [[Gormlaith Gaunt's second wand|second wand]]<ref name="ilvermorny"/> |
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+ | *[[Boot brothers' father|Mr Boot]]'s wand<ref name="ilvermorny"/> |
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+ | *[[Jacob (Hogwarts student)|Jacob]]'s [[Jacob's wand|wand]]<ref name="HM">{{HM}}</ref> |
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+ | *[[Penelope Fawley]]'s [[Penelope Fawley's wand|wand]]<ref name="WU">{{WU}}</ref> |
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+ | *[[Applewood and dragon heartstring wand|An applewood wand made by Garrick Ollivander]] |
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+ | *[[Beechwood and dragon heartstring wand|A beechwood wand made by Garrick Ollivander]] |
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− | |[[Phoenix |
+ | |[[Phoenix feather]] |
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− | *[[Harry Potter]]'s [[Harry Potter's wand|wand]] |
+ | *[[Harry Potter]]'s [[Harry Potter's wand|wand]]<ref name="PS5"/> |
− | *[[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s [[Tom Riddle's wand|wand]] |
+ | *[[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s [[Tom Riddle's wand|wand]]<ref name="PS5"/> |
*[[Silvanus Kettleburn]]'s [[Silvanus Kettleburn's wand|wand]] |
*[[Silvanus Kettleburn]]'s [[Silvanus Kettleburn's wand|wand]] |
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*[[Celestina Warbeck]]'s [[Celestina Warbeck's wand|wand]] |
*[[Celestina Warbeck]]'s [[Celestina Warbeck's wand|wand]] |
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+ | |[[Unicorn hair|Unicorn tail hair]] |
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− | *[[Mary Cattermole]]'s [[Mary Cattermole's wand|wand]] |
+ | *[[Mary Cattermole]]'s [[Mary Cattermole's wand|wand]]<ref name="DH13">{{DH|B|13}}</ref> |
− | *[[Cedric Diggory]]'s [[Cedric Diggory's wand|wand]] |
+ | *[[Cedric Diggory]]'s [[Cedric Diggory's wand|wand]]<ref name="GOF18"/> |
− | *[[Neville Longbottom]]'s [[Neville Longbottom's second wand|second wand]] |
+ | *[[Neville Longbottom]]'s [[Neville Longbottom's second wand|second wand]]<ref name="HBP7">{{HBP|B|7}}</ref> |
− | *[[Remus Lupin]]'s |
+ | *[[Remus Lupin]]'s [[Remus Lupin's wand|wand]] |
− | *[[Draco Malfoy]]'s [[Draco Malfoy's wand|wand]] |
+ | *[[Draco Malfoy]]'s [[Draco Malfoy's wand|wand]]<ref name="DH24"/> |
− | *[[Quirinus Quirrell]]'s |
+ | *[[Quirinus Quirrell]]'s [[Quirinus Quirrell's wand|wand]] |
*[[Sybill Trelawney]]'s [[Sybill Trelawney's wand|wand]] |
*[[Sybill Trelawney]]'s [[Sybill Trelawney's wand|wand]] |
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− | *[[Charles Weasley|Charlie Weasley]]'s [[ |
+ | *[[Charles Weasley|Charlie Weasley]]'s [[Charles Weasley's wand|wand]]<ref name="PS6">{{PS|B|6}}</ref> |
− | *[[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]]'s [[Ronald Weasley's |
+ | *[[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]]'s [[Ronald Weasley's second wand|second wand]]<ref name="POA4">{{POA|B|4}}</ref> |
+ | *[[Penny Haywood]]'s [[Penny Haywood's wand|wand]]<ref name="HM"/> |
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− | |[[Veela |
+ | |[[Veela hair]] |
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− | *[[Fleur Delacour]]'s [[Fleur Delacour's wand|wand]] |
+ | *[[Fleur Delacour]]'s [[Fleur Delacour's wand|wand]]<ref name="GOF18"/> |
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− | |[[Thestral |
+ | |[[Thestral tail hair]] |
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− | *The [[Elder Wand]] |
+ | *The [[Elder Wand]]<ref name="JKRS">{{JKRS}}</ref> |
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− | |[[Troll |
+ | |[[Troll whisker]] |
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− | *[[Cadogan]]'s [[Cadogan's wand|wand]] |
+ | *[[Cadogan]]'s [[Cadogan's wand|wand]]<ref name="cadogan">{{WW|sir-cadogan}}</ref> |
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|[[Koralle|Coral]] |
|[[Koralle|Coral]] |
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+ | *[[Schlangenholz and Koralle wand|Snakewood and coral wand]] |
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|[[Dittany]] Stalk |
|[[Dittany]] Stalk |
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− | |[[Wampus cat]] |
+ | |[[Wampus cat hair]]<ref name="NA" /><ref name="ilvermorny" /> |
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− | |[[White River Monster]] |
+ | |[[White River Monster spine]]<ref name="NA" /> |
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− | |[[Rougarou]] |
+ | |[[Rougarou hair]]<ref name="NA" /> |
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+ | *[[Seraphina Picquery]]'s [[Seraphina Picquery's wand|wand]]<ref name="NA" /> |
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− | |[[Horned Serpent |
+ | |[[Horned Serpent horn]]<ref name="ilvermorny" /> |
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+ | *[[Chadwick Boot]]'s [[Chadwick Boot's wand|wand]] |
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+ | *[[Webster Boot]]'s [[Webster Boot's wand|wand]] |
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− | |[[Snallygaster |
+ | |[[Snallygaster heartstring]]<ref name="ilvermorny" /> |
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− | |[[Jackalope antler]] |
+ | |[[Jackalope antler]]<ref name="ilvermorny" /> |
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− | |[[Kneazle]] whisker |
+ | |[[Kneazle]] whisker<ref name="wandpermit">{{see image|File:Wand Permit - full.png}}</ref> |
− | <ref name="wandpermit">{{see image|File:Wand Permit - full.png}}</ref> |
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− | |[[Kelpie]] |
+ | |[[Kelpie hair]]<ref name="wandpermit" /> |
− | <ref name="wandpermit" /> |
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− | |[[Basilisk |
+ | |[[Basilisk horn]]<ref name="ilvermorny" /> |
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+ | *[[Salazar Slytherin]]'s [[Salazar Slytherin's wand|wand]] (passed down to his descendants) |
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+ | |[[Curupira hair]]<ref>https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/1243304120389427201</ref> |
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− | ! align="center" width="15%" |Core |
+ | ! align="center" width="15%" |Core material |
− | ! align="center" width="30%" |Known |
+ | ! align="center" width="30%" |Known wand-maker to use it |
− | ! align="center" width="30%" |Known |
+ | ! align="center" width="30%" |Known characteristics |
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|[[Dragon heartstring]] |
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*[[Garrick Ollivander]] |
*[[Garrick Ollivander]] |
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*[[Mykew Gregorovitch|Gregorovitch]] |
*[[Mykew Gregorovitch|Gregorovitch]] |
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− | |Powerful |
+ | |Powerful and easy to learn spells, though could easily be committed to another owner |
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|[[Phoenix feather]] |
|[[Phoenix feather]] |
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*Garrick Ollivander |
*Garrick Ollivander |
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+ | |Learned most varied magic, hard to be chosen |
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|[[Unicorn hair|Unicorn tail hair]] |
|[[Unicorn hair|Unicorn tail hair]] |
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*Garrick Ollivander |
*Garrick Ollivander |
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− | |Consistent magic, |
+ | |Consistent magic, bonded strongly to first user |
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|[[Veela hair]] |
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|[[Koralle|Coral]] |
|[[Koralle|Coral]] |
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+ | *[[Mykew Gregorovitch|Gregorovitch]] |
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− | *[http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Mykew_Gregorovitch Gregorovitch] |
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− | |[[Thunderbird tail feather]] |
+ | |[[Thunderbird tail feather]]<ref name="NA" /> |
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+ | *[[Shikoba Wolfe]] |
− | |Powerful, but difficult to master, particularly prized by Transfigurers. |
+ | |Powerful, but difficult to master, particularly prized by Transfigurers. Could sense danger and cast curses on their own. |
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− | |[[Wampus cat hair]] |
+ | |[[Wampus cat hair]]<ref name="NA" /><ref name="ilvermorny">{{WW|ilvermorny}}</ref> |
− | <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{PM|ilvermorny}}</ref> |
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+ | *[[Johannes Jonker]] |
+ | *[[Isolt Sayre]] |
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+ | *[[James Steward]] |
− | * [[James Steward]] |
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− | |[[White River Monster spine]] |
+ | |[[White River Monster spine]]<ref name="NA" /> |
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+ | *[[Thiago Quintana]] |
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+ | |Produced [[spell]]s of force and elegance |
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− | |[[Rougarou hair]] |
+ | |[[Rougarou hair]]<ref name="NA" /> |
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+ | *[[Violetta Beauvais]] |
− | |Rumoured to have an affinity for |
+ | |Rumoured to have had an affinity for dark magic, although suitable for use by non-dark wizards and witches as well |
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− | |[[Horned Serpent horn]] |
+ | |[[Horned Serpent horn]]<ref name="ilvermorny" /> |
− | <ref name=":1" /> |
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+ | *[[Isolt Sayre]] |
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+ | *[[James Steward]] |
− | |Exceptionally powerful and sensitive to [[Parseltongue]]. |
+ | |Exceptionally powerful and sensitive to [[Parseltongue]]. Could warn its owner of danger by emitting a low musical tone. |
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− | |[[Snallygaster heartstring]] |
+ | |[[Snallygaster heartstring]]<ref name="ilvermorny" /> |
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+ | *[[Isolt Sayre]] |
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+ | *[[James Steward|James]] |
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− | |[[Jackalope antler]] |
+ | |[[Jackalope antler]]<ref name="ilvermorny" /> |
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+ | *[[Isolt Sayre]] |
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+ | *[[James Steward]] |
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− | |[[Basilisk horn]] |
+ | |[[Basilisk horn]]<ref name="ilvermorny" /> |
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+ | *[[Salazar Slytherin]] |
− | |Unknown, presumably |
+ | |Unknown, presumably had an affinity for the [[Dark Arts]]. |
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+ | |[[Curupira hair]] |
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+ | |Unstable, had an affinity for powerful yet unpredictable wizards |
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==Price== |
==Price== |
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⚫ | All wands sold by [[Garrick Ollivander]] cost seven galleons, regardless of core or wood.<ref name="PM2">{{PM}} (Wand selection ceremony)</ref> [[Unicorn hair|Unicorn tail hair]], however, was worth ten galleons a hair,<ref name="PM">{{PM}} ([http://www.pottermore.com/en/diagon-alley/apothecary/unicorn-tail-hair/2 Apothecary: Unicorn Tail Hair])</ref> as confirmed by [[Horace Slughorn]] in [[1996]]. In [[1926]], wands sold by [[Shikoba Wolfe]] cost five [[dragot]]s. |
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⚫ | All wands sold by [[Garrick Ollivander]] cost seven galleons, regardless of core or wood<ref name="PM2">{{PM}} (Wand selection ceremony)</ref> |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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− | *The [[Enchanted Feather Co.]] is a company that presumably sells wand cores to [[Ollivanders|wandmakers]]. |
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*It is thought by some that Thestral hair makes for a unique personality; completely dispassionate about its allegiance and showing no emotion towards the wizard, tying in with the many changes of hands that the Elder Wand (the only known Thestral hair wand in existence) has been through. It is also a wand that has been the instrument of death many times over, which some also believe is connected to its Thestral hair core (possibly inspiring murder in the heart of its beholder(s), since Thestrals have a strong connection to death, as does the origin of the wand itself). However, the many changes of allegiance that the [[Elder Wand]] has had as well as its history of winning through murder may be simply a reflection on the nature of power itself, and the means people are willing to sink to in order to attain it. |
*It is thought by some that Thestral hair makes for a unique personality; completely dispassionate about its allegiance and showing no emotion towards the wizard, tying in with the many changes of hands that the Elder Wand (the only known Thestral hair wand in existence) has been through. It is also a wand that has been the instrument of death many times over, which some also believe is connected to its Thestral hair core (possibly inspiring murder in the heart of its beholder(s), since Thestrals have a strong connection to death, as does the origin of the wand itself). However, the many changes of allegiance that the [[Elder Wand]] has had as well as its history of winning through murder may be simply a reflection on the nature of power itself, and the means people are willing to sink to in order to attain it. |
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*It should be noted that, concerning the wands of the Trio (Harry, Ron, and Hermione), each wand has one of the three different cores used by Ollivander: Harry's wand has a [[phoenix feather]], Ron's wands (both his first and second) have a [[unicorn hair]] and Hermione's wands (both hers and Bellatrix's) have a [[dragon heartstring]]. |
*It should be noted that, concerning the wands of the Trio (Harry, Ron, and Hermione), each wand has one of the three different cores used by Ollivander: Harry's wand has a [[phoenix feather]], Ron's wands (both his first and second) have a [[unicorn hair]] and Hermione's wands (both hers and Bellatrix's) have a [[dragon heartstring]]. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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*{{PS}} {{1st}} |
*{{PS}} {{1st}} |
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+ | *{{PS|G}} {{Mention}} |
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+ | *{{POA}} {{Mention}} |
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+ | *{{GOF}} {{Mention}} |
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+ | *{{HBP}} {{Mention}} |
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*{{DH}} |
*{{DH}} |
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*{{DH|F1}} |
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*{{DH|F2}} |
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+ | *{{FB|R}} {{Mention}} |
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+ | *{{TBB|R}} {{Mention}} |
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+ | *{{PM}} |
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+ | *{{WW}} |
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+ | *{{JKRS}} {{Mention}} |
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*{{WWHP}} {{Mention}} |
*{{WWHP}} {{Mention}} |
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+ | *{{HM}} {{Mention}} |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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+ | [[de:Zauberstabkerne]] |
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+ | [[es:Núcleo de varita]] |
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[[Category:Wand cores]] |
[[Category:Wand cores]] |
Revision as of 07:22, 16 August 2021
Warning!
At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells & Harry Potter: Wizards Unite & Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. |
- "Every Ollivander wand has a core of a powerful magical substance, Mr Potter. We use unicorn hairs, phoenix tail feathers, and the heartstrings of dragons. No two Ollivander wands are the same, just as no two unicorns, dragons, or phoenixes are quite the same. And of course, you will never get such good results with another wizard’s wand."
- — Garrick Ollivander telling Harry Potter about the wand cores used in wands sold at Ollivanders[src]
The core of a wand was a magical substance placed within the length of wood, usually extracted from a magical creature.[1][2]
Although wand cores varied widely, certain wandmakers preferred to use certain materials; for example, Garrick Ollivander discovered and pioneered the use of phoenix feathers, dragon heartstrings, and unicorn tail hairs,[2] whereas his father used lesser substances such as Kelpie hair and Kneazle whiskers.[1]
Properties
The core type was known to influence the temperament of the wand produced with it. For example, the wand-maker Garrick Ollivander would not use Veela hair for cores because he believed they made for "temperamental" wands.[3] Thestral tail hair was also an interesting core - the wand couldn't simply be mastered by winning them. It could only be mastered by a witch or wizard who was able to face death, which was why Voldemort struggled to master the Elder Wand.[4]
When more than one wand had twin cores - meaning they shared the same material from the same creature - they were known as brothers and held greater power when used together. When Chadwick and Webster Boot used them as a team, their wands with cores from the same Horned Serpent increased in power tenfold.[5] However, when they were used in conflict with another, the connecting spells created Priori Incantatem, as seen when the wands of Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort, which both had cores comprised of a feather from Fawkes, Albus Dumbledore's phoenix, connected.[6]
Ollivander's shop in Diagon Alley had changed the way that wands were created. Before Garrick Ollivander's practice of using only the three "Supreme Cores", it was common for witches and wizards to present a wandmaker with a magical substance to which they had a particular attachment for use as a wand core.[1]
However, when Garrick watched his father, Gervaise Ollivander, struggle with substandard wand cores such as Kneazle whiskers, Dittany stalks, or Kelpie manes, he decided to devote his time to studying the finest wand cores.[7]
Known core materials
Core | Wands these cores are used in |
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Dragon heartstring |
|
Phoenix feather | |
Unicorn tail hair | |
Veela hair | |
Thestral tail hair |
|
Troll whisker | |
Coral | |
Dittany Stalk | |
Thunderbird tail feather[18] | |
Wampus cat hair[18][5] | |
White River Monster spine[18] | |
Rougarou hair[18] | |
Horned Serpent horn[5] | |
Snallygaster heartstring[5] | |
Jackalope antler[5] | |
Kneazle whisker[19] | |
Kelpie hair[19] | |
Basilisk horn[5] |
|
Curupira hair[20] |
Characteristics of wand core materials
Core material | Known wand-maker to use it | Known characteristics |
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Dragon heartstring | Powerful and easy to learn spells, though could easily be committed to another owner | |
Phoenix feather |
|
Learned most varied magic, hard to be chosen |
Unicorn tail hair |
|
Consistent magic, bonded strongly to first user |
Veela hair | Temperamental | |
Kneazle whisker | Not very powerful | |
Dittany stalk | Unknown | |
Kelpie hair |
|
Easily obtainable, frequently used in the past |
Thestral tail hair |
|
Not easily seen |
Coral | Unknown | |
Thunderbird tail feather[18] | Powerful, but difficult to master, particularly prized by Transfigurers. Could sense danger and cast curses on their own. | |
Wampus cat hair[18][5] | Unknown | |
White River Monster spine[18] | Produced spells of force and elegance | |
Rougarou hair[18] | Rumoured to have had an affinity for dark magic, although suitable for use by non-dark wizards and witches as well | |
Horned Serpent horn[5] | Exceptionally powerful and sensitive to Parseltongue. Could warn its owner of danger by emitting a low musical tone. | |
Snallygaster heartstring[5] | Unknown | |
Jackalope antler[5] | Unknown | |
Basilisk horn[5] | Unknown, presumably had an affinity for the Dark Arts. | |
Curupira hair | Unstable, had an affinity for powerful yet unpredictable wizards |
Price
All wands sold by Garrick Ollivander cost seven galleons, regardless of core or wood.[21] Unicorn tail hair, however, was worth ten galleons a hair,[22] as confirmed by Horace Slughorn in 1996. In 1926, wands sold by Shikoba Wolfe cost five dragots.
See also
Behind the scenes
- It is thought by some that Thestral hair makes for a unique personality; completely dispassionate about its allegiance and showing no emotion towards the wizard, tying in with the many changes of hands that the Elder Wand (the only known Thestral hair wand in existence) has been through. It is also a wand that has been the instrument of death many times over, which some also believe is connected to its Thestral hair core (possibly inspiring murder in the heart of its beholder(s), since Thestrals have a strong connection to death, as does the origin of the wand itself). However, the many changes of allegiance that the Elder Wand has had as well as its history of winning through murder may be simply a reflection on the nature of power itself, and the means people are willing to sink to in order to attain it.
- It should be noted that, concerning the wands of the Trio (Harry, Ron, and Hermione), each wand has one of the three different cores used by Ollivander: Harry's wand has a phoenix feather, Ron's wands (both his first and second) have a unicorn hair and Hermione's wands (both hers and Bellatrix's) have a dragon heartstring.
- Out of all the wand cores, the Dragon Heartstring is the core of more character wands, with the Unicorn Tail Hair Core in second place, with the Dragon Heartstrings residing inside ten character wands and Unicorn Hair residing inside nine character wands.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Mentioned only)
- The Tales of Beedle the Bard (Mentioned only)
- Pottermore
- Wizarding World
- J. K. Rowling's official site (Mentioned only)
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter for Kinect (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
- Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: The Wand Collection
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Wand Cores" at Wizarding World (archive)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 5 (Diagon Alley)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 18 (The Weighing of the Wands)
- ↑ Thestral tail hair information
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry" at Wizarding World
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 36 (The Parting of the Ways)
- ↑ Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Mr Ollivander" at Wizarding World
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 24 (The Wandmaker)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 1 (The Dark Lord Ascending)
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
- ↑ Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 13 (The Muggle-Born Registration Commission)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 7 (The Slug Club)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 6 (The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 4 (The Leaky Cauldron)
- ↑ J. K. Rowling's official site
- ↑ Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Sir Cadogan" at Wizarding World
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 18.7 18.8 Pottermore - "History of Magic in North America: 1920s Wizarding America"
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 (see this image)
- ↑ https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/1243304120389427201
- ↑ Pottermore (Wand selection ceremony)
- ↑ Pottermore (Apothecary: Unicorn Tail Hair)